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Westmorland and Furness Council has brought a successful prosecution after roadworks were carried out without permits and to an inadequate standard.

Members of the public and businesses are being urged to help shape the future vision for the area's economy.

Connecting Cumbria, working on behalf of Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council, is encouraging residents and businesses to explore digital upgrades as connectivity improves across the county through public and commercial investment.

The council is working with communities to provide more locally accessible support to prepare for and respond to flooding emergencies.

Residents are being urged to have their say about changes to conservation areas in Penrith and Barrow.

Local communities joined together in Carleton Park, Penrith, to celebrate the official opening of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).

A project to make Appleby and Penrith Leisure Centres more energy efficient and sustainable has recently completed, thanks to funding from Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Sustainable Building Strategy, which will shape the way council buildings and schools are refurbished and constructed in the years ahead.

A major investment in education in Barrow has reached its final milestone, with the completion of works at the new Channelside Alternative Provision, which opened to students for this academic year.

Countdown to Council's free EV open day event taking place this Saturday at Kendal Leisure Centre, 10am to 2pm.